So you've picked the perfect Christmas tree and brought it home, but what next? The job of hanging lights on your tree is no joke, and unless you have a team of elves to help you out, you’re likely ...

LED Christmas lights are here to stay. They offer the benefits of low energy consumption and no heat, but can you live with the color? Flickr user Solarbotics/CC 2.0 In 2006 the Capitol Christmas tree ...

When I first came to California, the palm trees were the clearest sign to a Midwesterner like myself that I wasn't in Kansas anymore. The giant palm fronds that appeared as I drove through Marin ...

Decking the halls doesn’t have to stop with the Christmas tree. Spread the holiday spirit outdoors, and decorate your home’s exterior with string lights. Drape them over bushes and hedges; wrap them ...

Always carefully inspect the specifications of any lighting to ensure it’s safe for your intended use. Only use lights rated for outdoor use on your patio. These lights are approved for use outdoors ...